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Accounts Assistant - Llanwern / Newport

£28k p.a

Our client, a leading property development and storage company, have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team!

The role:
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining smooth and efficient financial operations.

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Accurately process supplier invoices, ensure appropriate coding and approvals, and assist with preparing supplier payment runs.

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Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records.

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Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.

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Assist with monitoring aged debtors and following up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively.

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Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and cut-off procedures are followed.

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Help prepare VAT returns, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with HMRC guidelines.

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Keep accounting records accurate and up to date within the accounting software

Month-End Close Support:

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Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments.

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Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.

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Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance.

Key skills/experience:

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Advanced proficiency with Sage accounting software

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Expertise in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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AAT Level 2-4 or equivalent

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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

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£250 reward for employee referrals

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Employee discount for friends and family

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Internal progression opportunities

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Free on-site parking